Chapter Four- Silence
"And so comes the new Kell, a fearless Woman who knows no bounds. She will usher in a new age for all" -Variks, Scribe of House Judgement.
Jungles of South America, Earth
Variks sauntered through the halls of the outpost that he and a select few of their team had built there.
"Keep moving scrubs, we have no time to waste" he said looking up towards the sky through a hole in the ceiling.
"But Variks, wont the light bearers find us?"
Variks shoved his fist into the young vandals face, though not touching him.
"We want the light bearer to find us, more specifically the one who killed our Kell. We know the Wolves serve the Queen of the Awoken and so to do we. This is all part of a grander plan" Variks said marching off.
"This is part of her plan..." He whispered, looking at an acquired photo of the guardian standing over his former Kell.
Skolas shoved his way past Variks, stomping angrily towards the data room.
"Where are you going?" Variks asked.
Skolas just growled before moving on.
"Petra to Variks, come in please" a voice echoed in his communicator.
Variks jumped slightly.
"Please give warning next time before contacting me, but what is it"
"The Queen request intel on a specific guardian per the request of Huntress Enali"
Variks shook his head, hating dealing with Intel on other species.
"Very well"
Guardian Tower, The Last City
Cayde stomped around Enali's room, waiting for her return.
The door slid open as she limped in, carrying a gold slip of paper in her hand.
"Enali.." Cayde said looking dead at her.
She jumped, looking upwards at him.
"You do not need to be going into the field anymore until your newborn is here. The value of the light it holds is immeasurable"
She huffed as she waved the slip in front of him, the word "Toland" caught his eye.
"Have you found it?!" Cayde asked.
Enali shook her head as she moved to her bed, plopping down on it.
"I was going to leave after I rested up"
Cayde sat next to her, looking at the ground.
"You know Xander would have been proud of the woman you have become. I am proud."
Enali closed her eyes.
"Listen when you do go, please take at least one person with you.."
Enali breathed slowly, trying to stay awake.
"I can promise nothing Master Cayde, I can only promise that I will be safe"
Cayde placed his left hand on her leg.
"That is all I ask for"
Enali leaned over placing a small kiss on Caydes metallic cheek.
"Now get the hell out so I can sleep"
Ten Years Ago, The Reef, Queens Room
Mara watched the people moving about the outpost, eyes wide with some excitement.
"Sister, we have two arrivals from Earth. One is a human Male, the other is unknown" Prince Uldren said as he stepped up to her side.
"Bring them to me.." She said walking towards her throne room.
Mara watched as the two walked towards her, shortest one was a female, but was very unclear as to what she was.
"Why have you come to the reef?" She asked.
The female was cloaked with a hood pulled over her head.
"We seek to ally with you, to serve you" the male said giving a short bow.
"And how can you serve me? Hmm"
The girl stepped forward, pulling her hood down.
Bright pink hair framed a creamy blue face.
Uldren stepped back while Mara leaned forward.
"What are you?" She asked.
"Awoken-Human" the girl responded.
"But how is this possible?"
"My mother was awoken and my father was human.."
Mara stared at the girl with amazement.
"Tell me little girl what is your name?"
The girl looked to the taller male that stood beside her.
He nodded gesturing for her to speak.
"Enali.. Enali Raku"
Mara looked to the male.
"Xander Kivali"
"So Xander and Enali" Mara said leaning back, "you two are guardians no?"
"We are, but haven't yet pledged our services to anyone.. Other than the Vanguard Mentor Cayde-6"
Enali watched the queen of the awoken carefully. She admired Mara for her tenacity and usual lack of emotion in her speech.
"I welcome you into my forces, especially you little Enali" she said motioning for her brother to bring forth cloaks.
"You are part of the Queens Wrath, you will be our eyes and ears within the tower"
Enali bowed, taking her new cloak before her and Xander turned to leave.
Present Day, South America, Earth
Salem swatted a mosquito away as they trekked through the thick jungle.
"Geez" he said looking around.
Enali pushed past him, a light laugh echoing from her helmets com speakers.
"They can't get inside you know that?" Halima said patting him on the back.
Salem fumbled his auto rifle before regaining his grip.
"So you mind telling us why you chose us to come instead of Haek and David?"
Enali glanced over her shoulder, looking at Salem.
"I trust both of you enough so.." She said softly, "I'm searching for the legendary Last Word.."
Halima stepped up beside Enali, "also don't forget to mention that your pregnant with that other warlocks kid and you have some other hidden agenda"
Salem stopped, looking at Enali.
Enali shook her head.
"Look, I'm not only a guardian for the tower, I'm an Agent of The Queens Wrath.."
"But we thought Dead Orbit would have been your faction" Salem said.
Enali shook her head again, sitting on a rock.
"I work for Dead Orbit. As well as the other factions in the tower. Though I have only fully devoted myself to Master Cayde"
Salem nodded and sat beside her.
"A lot has happened since my early days within the tower. I forget most but the pain of losing my Mentor and Friend thanks to the arach..."
Halima stepped over to the cliff, watching the animals move below.
"I think the most painful thing has to be that I didn't even notice them acting strangely before we left on our mission." Enali said.
"That's why we are factionless at the moment. We don't trust anyone" Halima said looking to Salem.
Enali gave a soft chuckle before lifting herself up.
"We have an appointment to keep with my contact from the reef.."
Salem looked at Enali and nodded.
Variks stood atop the roof, looking down as a group of three guardians moved into the open arena.
"Ah, Mistress Enali.."
Enali removed her helmet, smiling at Variks.
She wrapped her arms around Variks neck, embracing him in a hug.
"It's been so long, I'm glad to see your doing well" she said, motioning for the others to join her.
Variks looked over at Salem and Halima.
"I take it these are your trusted companions?" He asked.
Enali nodded, placing her Red Death on her back.
"These are the only two I can trust to keep everything a secret once this all goes down, also what is the news on this new enemy?"
"The Shadows?"
"Yea, I received word from Mara to inspect Mercury on the grounds of suspicious activity"
Variks rubbed his left arm, "we have no info other than that something new has been thriving on the planet"
Enali looked to Salem and Halima.
"Well guys looks like we are heading to Mercury